SALT LAKE CITY, Sept. 29, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- USANA Health
Sciences founder Dr. Myron Wentz has been recognized with the
Lifetime Achievement Award by Children's Hunger Fund (CHF) for his
philanthropic efforts. The award honors individuals who, through
their efforts and generosity, empower the nonprofit organization to
deliver hope to suffering children around the globe.
"Honoring Dr. Wentz with this award is just a small reflection
of our gratitude for the unwavering support he has provided to us
over the last 15 years," said Dave Phillips, president and founder
of Children's Hunger Fund. "The work he has helped us accomplish,
and the lives we've been able to improve around the world is
unmeasurable and we couldn't be more grateful for his
generosity."
During his long-standing humanitarian relationship with CHF, Dr.
Wentz has funded many projects including Cargo of Hope (11.7
million meals provided), Beds for Ukraine Orphans (2,400 beds built
and outfitted), Wentz Medical Centers in Uganda, Cambodia and Malawi (with two more in development) and has
championed the donation of more than $21.3
million in cash and nutritional supplements through USANA
and its charitable branch, the USANA True Health Foundation.
"I am appreciative, honored and humbled to be the first
recipient of the Children's Hunger Fund Lifetime Achievement
Award," said Dr. Wentz. "It has been a privilege to support CHF's
noble efforts to care for the impoverished and malnourished
children of the world."
The award was presented to Dr. Wentz during the Children's
Hunger Fund 25th anniversary celebration at the Ronald Reagan
Presidential Library in Simi Valley,
CA.
About USANA
Founded in 1992, USANA Health Sciences
(NYSE: USNA) is a U.S.-based nutritional company that manufactures
high-quality supplements, personal care and healthy products in its
FDA-registered facility in Salt Lake City. Learn more
about USANA by visiting our website http://www.usana.com or the
official USANA blog http://whatsupusana.com.
About Children's Hunger Fund
Founded by Dave Phillips in 1991, Children's Hunger Fund
has served the needs of suffering children for twenty-five years.
The charity has distribution centers in Dallas, Chicago, San
Antonio and at its headquarters in Los Angeles. At each center, bulk food is
packed by volunteers into "Food Paks" (a 20-pound box of nutritious
food). Food Paks are distributed to millions of children and
families in need throughout the U.S. and around the world. For more
information, visit www.childrenshungerfund.org.
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